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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Unwarnistly, adv. Also: wnvarnystly, onwarnystly, unawarnistlie, -avernystlie. [Unwarnist ppl. adj.] Unexpectedly; without warning. —1513 Doug. vii viii 64.
Thai tho assemblit to the fray in hy And flokkis furth rycht fast onwarnystly [Sm. wnvarnystly, Ruddim. vnwarnistly] 1513 Doug. ix vi 87.
Fadus syne, with Hesebus dang he down, And Arabys also, onwarnystly 1533 Bell. Livy I 114/26.
[He fenȝeit vnder cullour to haue peace with thame and wald invaid] vnawarnistlie [B. vnavernystlie]
